I’ve been really leaning into capes and collars lately as my fall aesthetic. I wore my beloved Alice Walk cape (seen above) trick or treating over the weekend and got so many compliments. (I am *not* a costume person, but the cape felt somehow costume-adjacent.) Something I learned from Carly, who also owns this cape, last week: it has little pockets on the interior I had no idea about that are the perfect size and shape for a cell phone or card case! Brilliant.
I also wore the short-sleeved version of this Frame stunner while in St. Michael’s last week — it is such a fabulous piece. I might buy the navy long-sleeve too. Meanwhile, this new Loeffler cardi is giving major Thanksgiving vibes. This is what I’d wear if I were dressing down with jeans for the holiday (pair with these divine AYRs).
Frame also currently has a fabulous cape jacket out this season — she’s stunning. And meant to go with their perfect slim palazzos.
Some street style inspiration below —

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Get the look with these fabulous cape and collar statements below —

J.CREW CHOCOLATE SWEATER // BUTTON DOWN // BROWN CARDIGAN // LACE DETAIL JACKET // FAIR ISLE SWEATER // NAVY CARDIGAN
01. Love the lace detailing on this collar. Bronte coded. I’ve seen a lot of street style starlets layering lace capelets over wool coats; this does the work for you. I think my code JENS15 gets you a discount there.
02. Love the collar on this Sezane button-down — she does all the heavy lifting in the outfit. Just pair with high-waisted jeans and you’re done.
03. As mentioned above: THE Thanksgiving cardigan. Love the hand-crocheted collar + flower buttons.
04. Immediately added this to cart. The dramatic collar is perfect.
05. She is elegance and grace. OBSESSED.
06. Classic cardi with a removable lace scarf. I’ve seen this on street style starlets quite a bit!
07. Fab cape-like sleeves on this knit. Comes in great colors.
08. Monochromatic cardigan-cape moment.
09. Add a retro-chic twist to your wardrobe with this. Gorgeous 70s flare. Tuck into high-waist / wide-leg jeans.
10. Moss cape trench with lace detail. Under $150 – such a great high-fashion/high-trend steal.
11. Unique cropped cape silhoutte. SEA is the master of the domain here.
12. I adore this dainty lace inset collar detailing.
13. Fun colors in these dramatic fair isle.
14. Versatile trench cape — can be styled / configured a few ways.
15. Luxe drape on this top.
16. My Alice Walk, ofc!
Styling Capes + Collars.

SKIRT // BOOTIES // SWEATER // CLUTCH

JEANS // SWEATER // FLATS // COLLAR NECKLACE

JEANS // NAVY SWEATER // FLATS // PURSE
P.S. Microtrend: tassel + beaded necklaces.
P.P.S. Color crush: plum + jewel tones purples.
P.P.P.S. There are seasons and seasons yet.
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A couple of years ago I scored a wool and cashmere cape in a charity shop for £6. Absolute score and I love wearing it.
The navy cape cardigan looks good, with a little Sherlock Holmes about it.